Reproductive Protocols, Dairy Market and Policy Updates

Producers can connect with leading experts in interactive webinars.

This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will provide timely updates for dairy farmers’ herds and bottom line. Tune in on Tuesday for an overview of reproductive protocols with Dr. Paul Fricke. The Thursday episode will provide insights on market and policy developments for the second quarter of 2026.

Tuesday, May 26

Reproductive efficiency is a key success factor on today’s dairy farms. Join an interactive discussion on reproductive protocols and procedures to learn about the latest research and recommendations. Presenter will be:

• Dr. Paul Fricke, PhD, Dairy Reproduction Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Thursday, May 28

Tune in for an update on dairy markets and policy developments, along with practical considerations and risk factors producers should watch as they navigate continued volatility in 2026. Presenter will be:

• Leonard Polzin, Dairy Markets and Policy Outreach Specialist, UW-Extension

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The Dairy Signal is a weekly series of educational episodes offering practical insights and resources for dairy farmers and food-system professionals across the value chain. Episodes air live from 12:00-1:00 PM CT each Tuesday and Thursday. Live sessions offer attendees the opportunity to engage in open Q&A with the speakers; recorded sessions are available shortly after episodes are aired. Access all previously broadcast sessions at www.pdpw.org.

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